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Kels
Master August 2016

Our 6k Budget Garden Party Cermony & Reception BAM (Pro)

Kels, on September 27, 2016 at 11:07 AM

Posted in Planning 121

THANK YOU WW for all the advice and support along the way. It was you guys that convinced me to hire a pro photographer, helped me fine-tune my DIY makeup and talked about the importance of a caterer. My advice is simply to research, research and research some more when it comes to choosing your...

THANK YOU WW for all the advice and support along the way. It was you guys that convinced me to hire a pro photographer, helped me fine-tune my DIY makeup and talked about the importance of a caterer.

My advice is simply to research, research and research some more when it comes to choosing your vendors and what to allocate your budget on. You CAN have a lovely event at most budgets. What worked for us was focusing on the guest experience. Our reception was a pretty relaxed vibe that fit us as a couple. Think garden party followed by epic dancing music and booze canoe.

I’ve written up the cost breakdown for those curious about possible budgeting for a lower cost wedding.

And of course the photos! (there are a mix of pro and non-pro)

Update : Here's an imgur link to most of the photos I posted through-out the board. https://imgur.com/a/XQh32


121 Comments

  • Patty643
    Dedicated September 2017
    Patty643 ·
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    It looks absolutely perfect!!

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  • M
    Devoted July 2017
    Masada ·
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    Your wedding is

    absolutely stunning! Congratulations to you and your husband!

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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
    Kels ·
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    @livefreeandbride :

    We only had about 35 drinking adults. So we opted to do mostly self serve style beverages (cans). And did a large style container so it stayed cold (filled a giant canoe with ice)

    We purchased:

    8 bottles red wine

    8 bottle white wine

    125 cans of beer

    24 pack hard cider

    1 (1.5L) Jack Daniels

    1 (1.5L) Jose

    Total at liquor store was right around $225 at this awesome liquor store called Hazels.

    We had leftovers of almost all the wine and beer and killed the handles at the very end of the night.

    We got tons of water bottles from Costco, soda, sparkling water, iced tea & juice boxes for kids.

    Here's a closer picture of the booze canoe.


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  • Crystal
    VIP September 2017
    Crystal ·
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    You did an excellent job planing your wedding. Everything was beautiful! Thank you for the breakdown. Congratulations to you and your Husband.

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  • F
    Devoted June 2017
    FutureMrs.Gustafson ·
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    I'm out of Colorado too! Congrats! Beautiful on a budget

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  • F
    Devoted June 2017
    FutureMrs.Gustafson ·
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    Btw, who was your photographer?! I'm still looking...

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  • Sonia
    Devoted October 2017
    Sonia ·
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    Thank you so much for the break down of your expenses.

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  • Katie
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    Katie ·
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    Such a beautiful wedding. Congratulations

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  • Mrs.G
    Master April 2017
    Mrs.G ·
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    Beautiful congrats

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  • FutureMrs.Grant
    Super September 2017
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    Very nice! Congrats!

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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
    Kels ·
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    @futuremrs.gustafson :

    Lewis Neeff Photography he does more photojournalism style work. My husband met when shooting some photos for a magazine piece.

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  • F
    Devoted June 2017
    FutureMrs.Gustafson ·
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    @kels Thanks! I'll check them out!

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  • Mrs.D
    Master July 2016
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    Gorgeous!!!! Great job!!! Congratulations!!!!!

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  • Mercy
    Expert September 2016
    Mercy ·
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    Congrats!

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
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    I love your photos, your personal sense of style, your flowers, your photography, the lights strung through the trees, the easy/casual feel of the seating, and the fact that nature is everywhere (not to mention that silk heirloom dress). Somehow you've melded raw nature, casual ease, and elegance (and that's a tall order). I bet it was wonderful.

    Nice job covering the hosting obligations while keeping an eye on every dollar. This wedding looks blog-worthy. Congratulations!

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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
    Kels ·
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    @centerpiece: This means so much coming from you! I've always thought you give the best advice on this board. Thank you for the compliment. I'm really touched Smiley laugh I honestly smiled reading your comment

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  • TheFutureMrs.Smith
    VIP June 2017
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    Congratulations! Beautiful pictures!

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  • Charity
    Super October 2016
    Charity ·
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    Oh my goodness, BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! And congrats Smiley smile

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  • E-CO
    VIP July 2016
    E-CO ·
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    Kels I missed this when you posted it- congrats!! The photos are breathtaking!! You were a gorgeous bride and the details are amazing!

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  • Cara
    Beginner June 2018
    Cara ·
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    Thanks so much for sharing this on my post! It gives me hope that we actually can pull it off too - just wish we knew someone with an amazing garden like this Smiley smile I'll totally be stealing some of your ideas, I love the booze canoe and the way you handled the photography. Congrats on your gorgeous wedding!

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